Subtract 14/63 from 50/40
1st number: 1 10/40, 2nd number: 14/63
50/40 - 14/63 is 37/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 63 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
50/40 = 50 × 63/40 × 63 = 3150/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
14/63 = 14 × 40/63 × 40 = 560/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/2520 - 560/2520 = 3150 - 560/2520 = 2590/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/36
- In mixed form: 11/36
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